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A Scrap of Hope: Recycled Fabrics Become “Ugly Quilts” for Homeless

"Ugly Quilts" transforms unused fabric into cozy sleeping bags for guests at Delaware's Friendship House.

Air Date: December 11, 2020

Food trays at Cathedral Kitchen
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The Meals on the Bus: Organizations Battle Food Insecurity

From culinary training programs to delivered student lunches, these organizations are helping in the fight against food insecurity.

Air Date: November 5, 2020

People biking on a trail in the woods
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Cruising into Fall

From road cycling to mountain biking, these fall biking groups will get you back in the saddle.

Air Date: October 29, 2020

A living room in the The Andalusia Historic House
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Escape the City: Andalusia Historic House, Gardens & Arboretum

Once a summer retreat from the yellow fever epidemic, the Andalusia Historic Home remains a hidden gem outside Philadelphia.

Air Date: October 22, 2020

I Love Thy Hood branded trash can on a sidewalk
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From Filth to ILTH: ‘I Love Thy Hood’ Provides Community Trash Cans

A Germantown resident was fed up with litter. He took matters into his own hands. Now you can, too.

Air Date: October 15, 2020

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Marking History: Students Honor 1967 Protest

In 1967, more than 3,000 students protested racial inequality. Now, a historic marker will honor their legacy.

Air Date: October 8, 2020

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Permanent Makeup to Support Cancer Survivors

On this episode of You Oughta Know, we meet Chaplain Al “Mr. Positive” Kraft, a local Vietnam veteran who is honoring healthc ...

Air Date: October 1, 2020

Longwood Gardens reopens
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A New Leaf: Longwood Gardens Safely Reopens

On this episode, we visit Longwood Gardens and learn how the acclaimed botanical gardens reopened safely during the pandemic.

Air Date: September 24, 2020

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Precious Cargo: Custom Cars for Children Battling Cancer

Meet a man whose life-threatening stroke inspired him to give back to children battling cancer.

Air Date: September 17, 2020

Pitmaster Terrell Barkley cooking at a barbeque
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Pit Stop: Making the Best BBQ Ribs

Will Pitmaster Terrell Barkley reveal his secret ingredient for "The Stuff"?

Air Date: August 27, 2020

A farmer lifts a red basket over his head as he walks through a corn field
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Giving Tree: Volunteers Glean to Support Food-Insecure Families

Farmers Against Hunger volunteers are gleaning for surplus crops to help families in need.

Air Date: August 20, 2020

Southwest Philly community members painting public trash cans to help clean up their neighborhoods
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Arts & Trash: Minimizing litter in Southwest Philadelphia

Southwest Philadelphia community members have teamed up to beautify public garbage cans.

Air Date: August 13, 2020

Grammy-nominated musician Jeff Bradshaw and local brass artists call for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
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Brass Musicians Protest through Music

Grammy-nominated musician Jeff Bradshaw and local brass artists call for justice for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.

Air Date: August 6, 2020

Positivity in the Pandemic
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Positivity in the Pandemic

Pilot Sean O'Donnell spreads a message of positivity to healthcare workers at MossRehab.

Air Date: July 30, 2020

Delaware's Funland
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Open for Business: Delaware’s Funland Reopens

As amusement parks begin to reopen, we look back on this Delaware favorite ahead of their 59th season.

Air Date: July 23, 2020

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